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Experiment No. 5 Preparation of Aspirin (Initial)

This document describes an experiment to synthesize aspirin by reacting salicylic acid with acetic anhydride in the presence of phosphoric acid. Aspirin is an acetyl derivative of salicylic acid with the chemical name acetylsalicylic acid. It has analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. The purpose of this experiment is to synthesize aspirin and produce it in crystalline form through a chemical reaction between its components.

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Experiment No. 5 Preparation of Aspirin (Initial)

This document describes an experiment to synthesize aspirin by reacting salicylic acid with acetic anhydride in the presence of phosphoric acid. Aspirin is an acetyl derivative of salicylic acid with the chemical name acetylsalicylic acid. It has analgesic, antipyretic and anti-inflammatory properties. The purpose of this experiment is to synthesize aspirin and produce it in crystalline form through a chemical reaction between its components.

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Experiment No.

5
Preparation of Aspirin

Name: Christine Ken Mae N. Marcellana Date Performed: Sept. 21, 2021
Section: CHEM 17 – M (LAB) Date Submitted: ______________

I. Introduction

Aspirin is the most frequently distributed over-the-counter medication. Along with


lowering the temperature and alleviating discomfort, it can aid with swelling, soreness, and
redness. In certain cases, it may also be used as a blood thinner. It is not regarded as a highly
addictive substance. For more than a century, aspirin has been used in its current form. The
most frequently reported side effects of aspirin include stomach discomfort, indigestion, and
nausea. Aspirin is an acetyl derivative of salicylic acid. It is a white, crystalline substance with a
mild acidity. Aspirin has a melting point of 136°C and a boiling point of 140°C. Aspirin is only
slightly soluble in water or acidic solutions, and the crystalline powder is often odorless. The
only time aspirin produces an odor is when it meets wet air. When aspirin is exposed to wet air,
it emits an acetic acid odor. It has a sour flavor due to the acid contained within the pills.
Aspirin is categorized as an organic compound due to its nine carbon atoms. Although aspirin is
stable at room temperature, it should be maintained dry to minimize hydrolysis. The purpose of
this experiment was to synthesis aspirin by reacting salicylic acid with acetic anhydride in the
presence of phosphoric acid to form the molecule known as acetylsalicylic acid.

II. Objectives

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III. Procedure
IV. Data and Observations

V. From Video 1, compute for the percentage yield of aspirin from the data you obtained.

VI. Questions:

1. What is the chemical name of aspirin?

The chemical name of Aspirin is Acetylsalicylic Acid.

2. Write the chemical reaction in the preparation of aspirin. (Exclude the mechanism of the
chemical reaction.)

3. Acetic acid is one of the products formed in the preparation of aspirin. How can acetic
acid be removed in order that only aspirin will be collected after the experiment?

With the addition of water, the excess acetic acid will be quenched and
neutralized. Because the aspirin product is not highly soluble in water, when water is
introduced, the aspirin product will precipitate. The fact that acetic acid is highly soluble
in water makes it simple to separate it from the aspirin product.

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